King Arthur’s Heir (1981) is a fantasy-themed strategy adventure published by Epyx for the Atari 8-bit computers. Originally released under the alternate title Quest for Power, the game casts the player as a noble knight who has earned King Arthur’s favor—and the royal decree naming them heir to the throne. But not everyone is pleased: Mordred, a relative of Arthur, contests your claim. To prove your worth, you must undertake a perilous journey to find the legendary Scroll of Truth, hidden by the wizard Merlin, and return it to Camelot. Gameplay unfolds from a top-down perspective and combines elements of adventure, light role-playing, and strategic exploration. Using a joystick, the player navigates the British countryside, visiting towns, collecting gold, and amassing items and magical power. The landscape is populated with roaming enemies such as dragons, demons, the Black Wizard, and the mythical giant Gogmagog—all of whom aim to thwart your quest. Combat is turn-based and initiated when monsters approach. Players must quickly decide whether to flee or fight. Each battle relies on a randomized dice-roll system influenced by collected equipment and power-ups. Success in combat depends on reflexes, timing, and resource management. The game also features a persistent time mechanic, tracking the player’s progress and applying subtle pressure as the quest unfolds. Though its visuals are minimalist, King Arthur’s Heir was noted for its creative mythological setting and the depth of its overworld design. It shares many design elements with other Epyx titles of the era, particularly The Nightmare and Crypt of the Undead, offering a familiar blend of adventure and tactical decision-making. While not widely reviewed upon release, retrospective accounts have praised the game’s blend of folklore and strategy, making it a memorable—if somewhat obscure—entry in early 1980s fantasy gaming.

Another Marc Benioff title (when he was 15!), we’d like to see this title (playthrough here) re-released as part of a package that included his other titles as well –  The Nightmare and Crypt of the Undead.